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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.95, 137.83 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.95, 137.83 and 59.43 is: 89.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.95 : 137.83 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.95/137.83 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.95x = 137.83 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.95x = 8,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191.24/91.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.08

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