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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.62, 137.57 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.62, 137.57 and 86.76 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.62 : 137.57 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.62/137.57 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.62x = 137.57 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.62x = 11,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,935.14/91.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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