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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.37, 136.86 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.37, 136.86 and 87.14 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.37 : 136.86 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.37/136.86 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.37x = 136.86 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.37x = 11,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,925.60/91.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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