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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.38, 136.34 and 89.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.38, 136.34 and 89.33 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.38 : 136.34 = 89.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.38/136.34 = 89.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.38x = 136.34 × 89.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.38x = 12,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178.12/91.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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