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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.97, 126.87 and 64.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.97, 126.87 and 64.33 is: 88.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.97 : 126.87 = 64.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.97/126.87 = 64.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.97x = 126.87 × 64.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.97x = 8,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160.99/91.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.74

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