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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.02, 136.66 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.02, 136.66 and 54.50 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.02 : 136.66 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.02/136.66 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.02x = 136.66 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.02x = 7,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447.79/91.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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