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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 155.84 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 155.84 and 91.89 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 155.84 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/155.84 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 155.84 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 14,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,319.68/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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