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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.62, 137.53 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.62, 137.53 and 55.14 is: 82.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.62 : 137.53 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.62/137.53 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.62x = 137.53 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.62x = 7,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583.40/91.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.77

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