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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.93, 137.84 and 34.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.93, 137.84 and 34.09 is: 51.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.93 : 137.84 = 34.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.93/137.84 = 34.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.93x = 137.84 × 34.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.93x = 4,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698.97/91.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.11

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