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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.17, 136 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.17, 136 and 88.69 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.17 : 136 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.17/136 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.17x = 136 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.17x = 12,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,061.16/91.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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