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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 137.39 and 64.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 137.39 and 64.66 is: 96.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 137.39 = 64.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/137.39 = 64.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 137.39 × 64.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 8,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883.64/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.99

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