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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.94, 156.66 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.94, 156.66 and 91.28 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.94 : 156.66 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.94/156.66 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.94x = 156.66 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.94x = 14,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,299.92/104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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