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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.58, 136.67 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.58, 136.67 and 85.14 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.58 : 136.67 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.58/136.67 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.58x = 136.67 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.58x = 11,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,635.66/91.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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