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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 137.41 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 137.41 and 61.24 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 137.41 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/137.41 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 137.41 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 8,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414.99/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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