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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.95, 137.89 and 46.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.95, 137.89 and 46.25 is: 69.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.95 : 137.89 = 46.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.95/137.89 = 46.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.95x = 137.89 × 46.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.95x = 6,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376.61/91.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.35

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