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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.95, 137.85 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.95, 137.85 and 46.23 is: 69.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.95 : 137.85 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.95/137.85 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.95x = 137.85 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.95x = 6,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372.81/91.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.31

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