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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.14, 136.74 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.14, 136.74 and 54.65 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.14 : 136.74 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.14/136.74 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.14x = 136.74 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.14x = 7,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472.36/91.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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