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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.26, 136.94 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.26, 136.94 and 34.26 is: 51.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.26 : 136.94 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.26/136.94 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.26x = 136.94 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.26x = 4,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691.56/91.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.41

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