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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.51, 136.99 and 68.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.51, 136.99 and 68.47 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.51 : 136.99 = 68.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.51/136.99 = 68.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.51x = 136.99 × 68.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.51x = 9,379.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379.71/91.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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