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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 126.97 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 126.97 and 65.79 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 126.97 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/126.97 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 126.97 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 8,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,353.19/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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