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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.82, 137.75 and 51.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.82, 137.75 and 51.23 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.82 : 137.75 = 51.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.82/137.75 = 51.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.82x = 137.75 × 51.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.82x = 7,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055.99/91.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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