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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.08, 136.02 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.08, 136.02 and 81 is: 120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.08 : 136.02 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.08/136.02 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.08x = 136.02 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.08x = 11,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,017.62/91.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.97

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