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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 137.94 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 137.94 and 85.07 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 137.94 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/137.94 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 137.94 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 11,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,733.87/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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