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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.52, 136.66 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.52, 136.66 and 88.18 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.52 : 136.66 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.52/136.66 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.52x = 136.66 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.52x = 12,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,050.68/91.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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