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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.53, 137.43 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.53, 137.43 and 90.18 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.53 : 137.43 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.53/137.43 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.53x = 137.43 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.53x = 12,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393.44/91.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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