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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.67, 137.43 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.67, 137.43 and 59.18 is: 88.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.67 : 137.43 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.67/137.43 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.67x = 137.43 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.67x = 8,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132.42/91.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.72

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