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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.13, 136.71 and 47.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.13, 136.71 and 47.23 is: 70.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.13 : 136.71 = 47.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.13/136.71 = 47.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.13x = 136.71 × 47.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.13x = 6,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456.81/91.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.85

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