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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.18, 136.66 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.18, 136.66 and 50.52 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.18 : 136.66 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.18/136.66 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.18x = 136.66 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.18x = 6,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,904.06/91.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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