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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.05, 136.47 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.05, 136.47 and 58.50 is: 87.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.05 : 136.47 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.05/136.47 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.05x = 136.47 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.05x = 7,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983.50/91.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.68

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