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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.33, 136.81 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.33, 136.81 and 54.68 is: 81.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.33 : 136.81 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.33/136.81 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.33x = 136.81 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.33x = 7,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480.77/91.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.91

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