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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.71, 137.44 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.71, 137.44 and 65.89 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.71 : 137.44 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.71/137.44 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.71x = 137.44 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.71x = 9,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055.92/91.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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