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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.02, 136.52 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.02, 136.52 and 47.66 is: 71.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.02 : 136.52 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.02/136.52 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.02x = 136.52 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.02x = 6,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,506.54/91.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.48

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