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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.70, 137.60 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.70, 137.60 and 55.11 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.70 : 137.60 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.70/137.60 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.70x = 137.60 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.70x = 7,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583.58/91.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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