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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.18, 137.46 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.18, 137.46 and 90.16 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.18 : 137.46 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.18/137.46 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.18x = 137.46 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.18x = 12,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392.71/91.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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