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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.41, 137.06 and 45.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.41, 137.06 and 45.81 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.41 : 137.06 = 45.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.41/137.06 = 45.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.41x = 137.06 × 45.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.41x = 6,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278.72/91.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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