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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.54, 137.14 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.54, 137.14 and 45.84 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.54 : 137.14 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.54/137.14 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.54x = 137.14 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.54x = 6,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,286.15/91.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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