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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.23, 136.52 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.23, 136.52 and 77.86 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.23 : 136.52 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.23/136.52 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.23x = 136.52 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.23x = 10,629.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629.52/91.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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