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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.39, 137.28 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.39, 137.28 and 55.34 is: 83.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.39 : 137.28 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.39/137.28 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.39x = 137.28 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.39x = 7,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597.08/91.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.13

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