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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.94, 126.53 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.94, 126.53 and 68.58 is: 94.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.94 : 126.53 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.94/126.53 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.94x = 126.53 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.94x = 8,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677.34/91.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.39

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