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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.42, 136.97 and 57.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.42, 136.97 and 57.09 is: 85.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.42 : 136.97 = 57.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.42/136.97 = 57.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.42x = 136.97 × 57.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.42x = 7,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,819.62/91.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.54

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