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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.01, 136.76 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.01, 136.76 and 56.86 is: 85.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.01 : 136.76 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.01/136.76 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.01x = 136.76 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.01x = 7,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775.55/91.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.43

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