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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 137.57 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 137.57 and 91.04 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 137.57 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/137.57 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 137.57 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 12,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523.23/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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