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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.67, 137.38 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.67, 137.38 and 45.90 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.67 : 137.38 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.67/137.38 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.67x = 137.38 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.67x = 6,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,305.71/91.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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