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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.64, 137.47 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.64, 137.47 and 45.98 is: 68.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.64 : 137.47 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.64/137.47 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.64x = 137.47 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.64x = 6,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,320.87/91.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.98

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