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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.36, 136.88 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.36, 136.88 and 88.04 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.36 : 136.88 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.36/136.88 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.36x = 136.88 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.36x = 12,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,050.92/91.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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