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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 136.26 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91, 136.26 and 50.24 is: 75.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 136.26 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/136.26 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 136.26 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 6,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845.70/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.23

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