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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.18, 136.68 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.18, 136.68 and 45.52 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.18 : 136.68 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.18/136.68 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.18x = 136.68 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.18x = 6,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221.67/91.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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