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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.35, 136.82 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.35, 136.82 and 73.01 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.35 : 136.82 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.35/136.82 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.35x = 136.82 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.35x = 9,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,988.18/91.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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