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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.38, 137.15 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.38, 137.15 and 68.27 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.38 : 137.15 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.38/137.15 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.38x = 137.15 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.38x = 9,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,362.20/91.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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