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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 126.88 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 126.88 and 59.20 is: 81.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 126.88 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/126.88 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 126.88 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 7,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,511.30/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.72

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