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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 136.62 and 36.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91, 136.62 and 36.16 is: 54.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 136.62 = 36.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/136.62 = 36.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 136.62 × 36.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 4,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940.18/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.29

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