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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.97, 137.80 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.97, 137.80 and 46.27 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.97 : 137.80 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.97/137.80 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.97x = 137.80 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.97x = 6,376.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376.01/91.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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