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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.97, 126.94 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.97, 126.94 and 59.25 is: 81.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.97 : 126.94 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.97/126.94 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.97x = 126.94 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.97x = 7,521.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,521.05/91.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.77

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