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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.18, 136.67 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.18, 136.67 and 56.79 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.18 : 136.67 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.18/136.67 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.18x = 136.67 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.18x = 7,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761.49/91.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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