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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.62, 137.70 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.62, 137.70 and 59.76 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.62 : 137.70 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.62/137.70 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.62x = 137.70 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.62x = 8,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228.95/91.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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