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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.27, 136.96 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.27, 136.96 and 45.61 is: 68.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.27 : 136.96 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.27/136.96 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.27x = 136.96 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.27x = 6,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,246.75/91.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.44

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