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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.12, 135.70 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.12, 135.70 and 87.44 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.12 : 135.70 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.12/135.70 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.12x = 135.70 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.12x = 11,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,865.61/91.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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