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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.70, 137.52 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.70, 137.52 and 43.59 is: 65.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.70 : 137.52 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.70/137.52 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.70x = 137.52 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.70x = 5,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994.50/91.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.37

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