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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.65, 137.34 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.65, 137.34 and 88.14 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.65 : 137.34 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.65/137.34 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.65x = 137.34 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.65x = 12,105.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,105.15/91.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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