Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.40, 137.16 and 37.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 91.40, 137.16 and 37.31 is: 55.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91.40 : 137.16 = 37.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91.40/137.16 = 37.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91.40x = 137.16 × 37.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91.40x = 5,117.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,117.44/91.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55.99
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