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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.53, 136.77 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.53, 136.77 and 89.82 is: 134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.53 : 136.77 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.53/136.77 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.53x = 136.77 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.53x = 12,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,284.68/91.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.21

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