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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.34, 136.93 and 39.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.34, 136.93 and 39.92 is: 59.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.34 : 136.93 = 39.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.34/136.93 = 39.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.34x = 136.93 × 39.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.34x = 5,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,466.25/91.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.85

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