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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.21, 136.61 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.21, 136.61 and 55.07 is: 82.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.21 : 136.61 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.21/136.61 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.21x = 136.61 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.21x = 7,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523.11/91.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.48

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