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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.24, 136.82 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.24, 136.82 and 45.61 is: 68.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.24 : 136.82 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.24/136.82 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.24x = 136.82 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.24x = 6,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240.36/91.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.40

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