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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.82, 137.81 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.82, 137.81 and 46.20 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.82 : 137.81 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.82/137.81 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.82x = 137.81 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.82x = 6,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366.94/91.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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