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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.23, 136.88 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.23, 136.88 and 37.16 is: 55.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.23 : 136.88 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.23/136.88 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.23x = 136.88 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.23x = 5,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086.46/91.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.75

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