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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.29, 136.74 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.29, 136.74 and 45.49 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.29 : 136.74 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.29/136.74 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.29x = 136.74 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.29x = 6,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220.30/91.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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