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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.16, 136.68 and 47.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.16, 136.68 and 47.78 is: 71.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.16 : 136.68 = 47.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.16/136.68 = 47.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.16x = 136.68 × 47.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.16x = 6,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530.57/91.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.64

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