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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.74, 137.55 and 51.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.74, 137.55 and 51.17 is: 76.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.74 : 137.55 = 51.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.74/137.55 = 51.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.74x = 137.55 × 51.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.74x = 7,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037.75/91.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.71

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