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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 205.91 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 205.91 and 91.79 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 205.91 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/205.91 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 205.91 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 18,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898.99/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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