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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.24, 136.78 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.24, 136.78 and 45.60 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.24 : 136.78 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.24/136.78 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.24x = 136.78 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.24x = 6,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,237.17/91.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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