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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 138.72 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 138.72 and 90.60 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 138.72 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/138.72 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 138.72 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 12,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,568.03/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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