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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.37, 136.91 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.37, 136.91 and 55.19 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.37 : 136.91 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.37/136.91 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.37x = 136.91 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.37x = 7,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555.52/91.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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