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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.81, 137.46 and 62.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.81, 137.46 and 62.88 is: 94.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.81 : 137.46 = 62.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.81/137.46 = 62.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.81x = 137.46 × 62.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.81x = 8,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643.21/91.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.14

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