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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.06, 136.58 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.06, 136.58 and 45.40 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.06 : 136.58 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.06/136.58 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.06x = 136.58 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.06x = 6,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200.73/91.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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