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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.49, 136.89 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.49, 136.89 and 55.44 is: 82.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.49 : 136.89 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.49/136.89 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.49x = 136.89 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.49x = 7,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588.90/91.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.95

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