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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.91, 126.84 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.91, 126.84 and 54.59 is: 75.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.91 : 126.84 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.91/126.84 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.91x = 126.84 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.91x = 6,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924.11/91.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.33

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