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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.39, 136.87 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.39, 136.87 and 75.34 is: 112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.39 : 136.87 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.39/136.87 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.39x = 136.87 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.39x = 10,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,311.79/91.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.83

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