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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.13, 136.58 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.13, 136.58 and 50.50 is: 75.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.13 : 136.58 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.13/136.58 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.13x = 136.58 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.13x = 6,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897.29/91.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.69

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