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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.35, 136.96 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.35, 136.96 and 57.17 is: 85.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.35 : 136.96 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.35/136.96 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.35x = 136.96 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.35x = 7,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830.20/91.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.72

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