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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.68, 137.82 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.68, 137.82 and 90.96 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.68 : 137.82 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.68/137.82 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.68x = 137.82 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.68x = 12,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,536.11/91.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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