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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.43, 137.36 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.43, 137.36 and 85.96 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.43 : 137.36 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.43/137.36 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.43x = 137.36 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.43x = 11,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,807.85/91.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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