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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.20, 136.74 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.20, 136.74 and 45.46 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.20 : 136.74 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.20/136.74 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.20x = 136.74 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.20x = 6,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216.20/91.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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