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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.46, 137.06 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.46, 137.06 and 45.70 is: 68.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.46 : 137.06 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.46/137.06 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.46x = 137.06 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.46x = 6,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263.24/91.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.48

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