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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.89, 137.90 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.89, 137.90 and 46.19 is: 69.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.89 : 137.90 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.89/137.90 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.89x = 137.90 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.89x = 6,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,369.03/91.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.32

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