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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.23, 137.61 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.23, 137.61 and 87.45 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.23 : 137.61 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.23/137.61 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.23x = 137.61 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.23x = 12,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,033.99/91.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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