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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.93, 137.78 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.93, 137.78 and 46.31 is: 69.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.93 : 137.78 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.93/137.78 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.93x = 137.78 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.93x = 6,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,379.90/91.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.40

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