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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.89, 137.55 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.89, 137.55 and 88.72 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.89 : 137.55 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.89/137.55 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.89x = 137.55 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.89x = 12,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,203.44/91.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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