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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.20, 136.49 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.20, 136.49 and 55.16 is: 82.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.20 : 136.49 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.20/136.49 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.20x = 136.49 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.20x = 7,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,528.11/91.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.55

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