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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.24, 136.68 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.24, 136.68 and 52.68 is: 78.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.24 : 136.68 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.24/136.68 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.24x = 136.68 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.24x = 7,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200.30/91.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.92

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