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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.70, 137.57 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.70, 137.57 and 45.99 is: 69.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.70 : 137.57 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.70/137.57 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.70x = 137.57 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.70x = 6,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326.84/91.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.00

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