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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.19, 136.71 and 50.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.19, 136.71 and 50.64 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.19 : 136.71 = 50.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.19/136.71 = 50.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.19x = 136.71 × 50.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.19x = 6,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922.99/91.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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