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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.68, 137.46 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.68, 137.46 and 59.64 is: 89.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.68 : 137.46 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.68/137.46 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.68x = 137.46 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.68x = 8,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198.11/91.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.42

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