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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.29, 136.86 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.29, 136.86 and 55.24 is: 82.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.29 : 136.86 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.29/136.86 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.29x = 136.86 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.29x = 7,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560.15/91.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.81

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