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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.47, 136.78 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.47, 136.78 and 68.42 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.47 : 136.78 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.47/136.78 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.47x = 136.78 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.47x = 9,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,358.49/91.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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