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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.34, 136.99 and 26.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.34, 136.99 and 26.34 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.34 : 136.99 = 26.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.34/136.99 = 26.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.34x = 136.99 × 26.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.34x = 3,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608.32/91.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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