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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.35, 136.95 and 37.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.35, 136.95 and 37.23 is: 55.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.35 : 136.95 = 37.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.35/136.95 = 37.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.35x = 136.95 × 37.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.35x = 5,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098.65/91.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.81

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