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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.44, 136.59 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.44, 136.59 and 76.24 is: 113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.44 : 136.59 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.44/136.59 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.44x = 136.59 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.44x = 10,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,413.62/91.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.88

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