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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.99, 137.86 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.99, 137.86 and 46.37 is: 69.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.99 : 137.86 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.99/137.86 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.99x = 137.86 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.99x = 6,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,391.93/91.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.49

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