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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.52, 137.64 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.52, 137.64 and 59.48 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.52 : 137.64 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.52/137.64 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.52x = 137.64 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.52x = 8,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186.83/91.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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