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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.83, 137.78 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.83, 137.78 and 34.05 is: 51.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.83 : 137.78 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.83/137.78 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.83x = 137.78 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.83x = 4,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691.41/91.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.09

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