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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.35, 137.06 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.35, 137.06 and 88.20 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.35 : 137.06 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.35/137.06 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.35x = 137.06 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.35x = 12,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,088.25/91.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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