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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.47, 136.60 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.47, 136.60 and 90.53 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.47 : 136.60 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.47/136.60 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.47x = 136.60 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.47x = 12,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,366.40/91.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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