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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.94, 137.88 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.94, 137.88 and 46.17 is: 69.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.94 : 137.88 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.94/137.88 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.94x = 137.88 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.94x = 6,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,365.92/91.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.24

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