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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.72, 136.96 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.72, 136.96 and 90.71 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.72 : 136.96 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.72/136.96 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.72x = 136.96 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.72x = 12,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,423.53/91.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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