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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.11, 125.72 and 51.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.11, 125.72 and 51.77 is: 71.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.11 : 125.72 = 51.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.11/125.72 = 51.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.11x = 125.72 × 51.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.11x = 6,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507.64/91.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.43

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