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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 126.81 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 126.81 and 72.54 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 126.81 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/126.81 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 126.81 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 9,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198.80/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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