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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 136.74 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 136.74 and 87.60 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 136.74 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/136.74 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 136.74 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 11,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,978.42/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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