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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.16, 136.56 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.16, 136.56 and 59 is: 88.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.16 : 136.56 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.16/136.56 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.16x = 136.56 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.16x = 8,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057.04/91.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.38

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