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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 136.49 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91, 136.49 and 36.86 is: 55.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 136.49 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/136.49 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 136.49 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 5,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031.02/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.29

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