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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.47, 136.94 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.47, 136.94 and 55.29 is: 82.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.47 : 136.94 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.47/136.94 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.47x = 136.94 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.47x = 7,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571.14/91.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.77

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