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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.63, 162.91 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.63, 162.91 and 91.52 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.63 : 162.91 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.63/162.91 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.63x = 162.91 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.63x = 14,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909.52/108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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