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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.25, 136.94 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.25, 136.94 and 34.25 is: 51.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.25 : 136.94 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.25/136.94 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.25x = 136.94 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.25x = 4,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690.20/91.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.40

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