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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.38, 136.86 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.38, 136.86 and 89.40 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.38 : 136.86 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.38/136.86 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.38x = 136.86 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.38x = 12,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235.28/91.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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