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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.74, 137.79 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.74, 137.79 and 88.50 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.74 : 137.79 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.74/137.79 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.74x = 137.79 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.74x = 12,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,194.42/91.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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