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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.63, 137.32 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.63, 137.32 and 86.56 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.63 : 137.32 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.63/137.32 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.63x = 137.32 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.63x = 11,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,886.42/91.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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