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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.27, 136.52 and 60.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.27, 136.52 and 60.82 is: 90.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.27 : 136.52 = 60.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.27/136.52 = 60.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.27x = 136.52 × 60.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.27x = 8,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302.50/91.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.97

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