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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 126.77 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 126.77 and 70.20 is: 96.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 126.77 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/126.77 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 126.77 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 8,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898.90/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.75

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