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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.83, 137.52 and 53.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.83, 137.52 and 53.23 is: 79.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.83 : 137.52 = 53.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.83/137.52 = 53.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.83x = 137.52 × 53.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.83x = 7,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319.50/91.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.71

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