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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.68, 136.79 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.68, 136.79 and 86.91 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.68 : 136.79 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.68/136.79 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.68x = 136.79 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.68x = 11,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,888.42/91.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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