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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.42, 136.88 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.42, 136.88 and 68.38 is: 102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.42 : 136.88 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.42/136.88 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.42x = 136.88 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.42x = 9,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359.85/91.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.38

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