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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.80, 137.52 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.80, 137.52 and 59.67 is: 89.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.80 : 137.52 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.80/137.52 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.80x = 137.52 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.80x = 8,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205.82/91.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.39

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