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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.72, 137.82 and 51.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.72, 137.82 and 51.17 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.72 : 137.82 = 51.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.72/137.82 = 51.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.72x = 137.82 × 51.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.72x = 7,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052.25/91.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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