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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.13, 137.45 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.13, 137.45 and 87.89 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.13 : 137.45 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.13/137.45 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.13x = 137.45 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.13x = 12,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,079.52/91.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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