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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.95, 137.97 and 40.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.95, 137.97 and 40.60 is: 60.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.95 : 137.97 = 40.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.95/137.97 = 40.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.95x = 137.97 × 40.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.95x = 5,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601.58/91.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.92

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