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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.81, 137.71 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.81, 137.71 and 61.40 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.81 : 137.71 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.81/137.71 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.81x = 137.71 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.81x = 8,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,454.40/91.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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