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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.16, 136.71 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.16, 136.71 and 45.47 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.16 : 136.71 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.16/136.71 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.16x = 136.71 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.16x = 6,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,215.52/91.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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