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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 136.50 and 59.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91, 136.50 and 59.05 is: 88.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 136.50 = 59.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/136.50 = 59.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 136.50 × 59.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 8,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,060.33/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.58

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