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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.13, 137.31 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.13, 137.31 and 81.30 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.13 : 137.31 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.13/137.31 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.13x = 137.31 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.13x = 11,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,163.24/91.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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