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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.65, 137.49 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.65, 137.49 and 55.11 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.65 : 137.49 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.65/137.49 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.65x = 137.49 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.65x = 7,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577.07/91.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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