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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.68, 136.80 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.68, 136.80 and 90.72 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.68 : 136.80 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.68/136.80 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.68x = 136.80 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.68x = 12,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,410.50/91.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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