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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.35, 136.82 and 62.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.35, 136.82 and 62.37 is: 93.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.35 : 136.82 = 62.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.35/136.82 = 62.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.35x = 136.82 × 62.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.35x = 8,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533.15/91.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.41

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