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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.05, 136.62 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.05, 136.62 and 52.59 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.05 : 136.62 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.05/136.62 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.05x = 136.62 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.05x = 7,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184.85/91.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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