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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 136.98 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 136.98 and 87.42 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 136.98 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/136.98 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 136.98 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 11,974.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,974.79/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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