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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.89, 137.48 and 62.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.89, 137.48 and 62.51 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.89 : 137.48 = 62.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.89/137.48 = 62.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.89x = 137.48 × 62.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.89x = 8,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592.87/91.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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