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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.94, 126.81 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.94, 126.81 and 64.31 is: 88.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.94 : 126.81 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.94/126.81 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.94x = 126.81 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.94x = 8,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154.52/91.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.70

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