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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.68, 137.59 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.68, 137.59 and 43.59 is: 65.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.68 : 137.59 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.68/137.59 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.68x = 137.59 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.68x = 5,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997.87/91.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.42

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