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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.05, 136.58 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.05, 136.58 and 55.14 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.05 : 136.58 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.05/136.58 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.05x = 136.58 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.05x = 7,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531.02/91.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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