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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.49, 136.96 and 57.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.49, 136.96 and 57.14 is: 85.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.49 : 136.96 = 57.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.49/136.96 = 57.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.49x = 136.96 × 57.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.49x = 7,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825.07/91.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.53

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