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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.34, 136.97 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.34, 136.97 and 40 is: 59.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.34 : 136.97 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.34/136.97 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.34x = 136.97 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.34x = 5,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478.80/91.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.98

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