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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.68, 137.34 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.68, 137.34 and 55.50 is: 83.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.68 : 137.34 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.68/137.34 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.68x = 137.34 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.68x = 7,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622.37/91.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.14

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