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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.91, 137.57 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.91, 137.57 and 90.34 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.91 : 137.57 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.91/137.57 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.91x = 137.57 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.91x = 12,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427.28/91.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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