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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.36, 136.96 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.36, 136.96 and 68.50 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.36 : 136.96 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.36/136.96 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.36x = 136.96 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.36x = 9,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381.76/91.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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