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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.34, 137 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.34, 137 and 55.19 is: 82.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.34 : 137 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.34/137 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.34x = 137 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.34x = 7,561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561.03/91.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.78

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