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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.91, 137.95 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.91, 137.95 and 46.30 is: 69.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.91 : 137.95 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.91/137.95 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.91x = 137.95 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.91x = 6,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386.76/91.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.49

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