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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.78, 137.72 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.78, 137.72 and 91.04 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.78 : 137.72 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.78/137.72 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.78x = 137.72 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.78x = 12,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538.60/91.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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