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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.28, 137.14 and 52.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.28, 137.14 and 52.85 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.28 : 137.14 = 52.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.28/137.14 = 52.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.28x = 137.14 × 52.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.28x = 7,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248.36/91.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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