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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 136.61 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 136.61 and 85.92 is: 128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 136.61 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/136.61 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 136.61 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 11,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,737.10/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.15

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