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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.26, 136.96 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.26, 136.96 and 45.56 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.26 : 136.96 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.26/136.96 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.26x = 136.96 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.26x = 6,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240.13/91.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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