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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.94, 137.97 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.94, 137.97 and 51.44 is: 77.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.94 : 137.97 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.94/137.97 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.94x = 137.97 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.94x = 7,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096.49/91.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.19

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