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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.31, 136.89 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.31, 136.89 and 45.63 is: 68.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.31 : 136.89 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.31/136.89 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.31x = 136.89 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.31x = 6,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,246.29/91.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.41

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