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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.22, 136.71 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.22, 136.71 and 55.17 is: 82.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.22 : 136.71 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.22/136.71 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.22x = 136.71 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.22x = 7,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542.29/91.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.69

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