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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.53, 136.67 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.53, 136.67 and 90.86 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.53 : 136.67 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.53/136.67 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.53x = 136.67 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.53x = 12,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,416.70/91.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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