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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.99, 126.94 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.99, 126.94 and 52.66 is: 72.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.99 : 126.94 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.99/126.94 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.99x = 126.94 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.99x = 6,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,683.76/91.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.66

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