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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.54, 137.36 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.54, 137.36 and 45.26 is: 67.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.54 : 137.36 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.54/137.36 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.54x = 137.36 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.54x = 6,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216.91/91.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.91

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