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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.90, 137.57 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.90, 137.57 and 71.50 is: 107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.90 : 137.57 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.90/137.57 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.90x = 137.57 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.90x = 9,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836.26/91.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.03

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