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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 136 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91, 136 and 72.88 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 136 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/136 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 136 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 9,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,911.68/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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