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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.79, 137.54 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.79, 137.54 and 61.24 is: 91.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.79 : 137.54 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.79/137.54 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.79x = 137.54 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.79x = 8,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423.29/91.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.77

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