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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.62, 137.57 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.62, 137.57 and 90.90 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.62 : 137.57 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.62/137.57 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.62x = 137.57 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.62x = 12,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505.11/91.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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