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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.58, 137.38 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.58, 137.38 and 45.92 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.58 : 137.38 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.58/137.38 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.58x = 137.38 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.58x = 6,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307.80/91.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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