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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.23, 136.74 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.23, 136.74 and 47.94 is: 71.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.23 : 136.74 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.23/136.74 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.23x = 136.74 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.23x = 6,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555.32/91.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.85

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