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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.08, 136.86 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.08, 136.86 and 59.04 is: 88.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.08 : 136.86 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.08/136.86 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.08x = 136.86 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.08x = 8,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,080.21/91.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.72

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