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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.91, 113.70 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.91, 113.70 and 55.54 is: 83.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.91 : 113.70 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.91/113.70 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.91x = 113.70 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.91x = 6,314.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,314.90/75.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.19

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