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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.74, 137.26 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.74, 137.26 and 55.69 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.74 : 137.26 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.74/137.26 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.74x = 137.26 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.74x = 7,644.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644.01/91.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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