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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.23, 136.88 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.23, 136.88 and 54.74 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.23 : 136.88 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.23/136.88 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.23x = 136.88 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.23x = 7,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,492.88/91.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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