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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 137.86 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 137.86 and 64.72 is: 97.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 137.86 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/137.86 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 137.86 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 8,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922.30/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.42

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