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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.66, 137.60 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.66, 137.60 and 46.04 is: 69.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.66 : 137.60 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.66/137.60 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.66x = 137.60 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.66x = 6,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335.52/91.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.12

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