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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.38, 136.74 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.38, 136.74 and 55.34 is: 82.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.38 : 136.74 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.38/136.74 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.38x = 136.74 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.38x = 7,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567.19/91.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.81

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