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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.79, 137.62 and 62.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.79, 137.62 and 62.83 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.79 : 137.62 = 62.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.79/137.62 = 62.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.79x = 137.62 × 62.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.79x = 8,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646.69/91.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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