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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.79, 137.72 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.79, 137.72 and 51.24 is: 76.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.79 : 137.72 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.79/137.72 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.79x = 137.72 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.79x = 7,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056.77/91.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.88

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