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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.80, 137.61 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.80, 137.61 and 46.11 is: 69.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.80 : 137.61 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.80/137.61 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.80x = 137.61 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.80x = 6,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,344.51/91.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.11

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