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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.14, 135.69 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.14, 135.69 and 88.62 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.14 : 135.69 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.14/135.69 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.14x = 135.69 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.14x = 12,024.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024.85/91.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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