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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.68, 137.39 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.68, 137.39 and 90.20 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.68 : 137.39 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.68/137.39 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.68x = 137.39 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.68x = 12,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,391.44/91.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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