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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.77, 137.65 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.77, 137.65 and 61.63 is: 92.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.77 : 137.65 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.77/137.65 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.77x = 137.65 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.77x = 8,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482.99/91.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.44

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