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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.90, 137.61 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.90, 137.61 and 59.44 is: 89.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.90 : 137.61 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.90/137.61 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.90x = 137.61 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.90x = 8,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179.54/91.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.00

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