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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.78, 137.73 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.78, 137.73 and 87.86 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.78 : 137.73 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.78/137.73 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.78x = 137.73 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.78x = 12,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,100.96/91.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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