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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.93, 137.90 and 34.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.93, 137.90 and 34.15 is: 51.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.93 : 137.90 = 34.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.93/137.90 = 34.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.93x = 137.90 × 34.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.93x = 4,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708.42/91.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.22

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