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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.99, 126.89 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.99, 126.89 and 65.72 is: 90.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.99 : 126.89 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.99/126.89 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.99x = 126.89 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.99x = 8,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339.20/91.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.66

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