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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 136.50 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91, 136.50 and 26.88 is: 40.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 136.50 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/136.50 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 136.50 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 3,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669.12/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.32

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