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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.38, 136.71 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.38, 136.71 and 89.49 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.38 : 136.71 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.38/136.71 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.38x = 136.71 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.38x = 12,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,234.18/91.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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