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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.17, 136.76 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.17, 136.76 and 30.31 is: 45.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.17 : 136.76 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.17/136.76 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.17x = 136.76 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.17x = 4,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144.70/91.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.46

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