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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 137.42 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 137.42 and 55.70 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 137.42 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/137.42 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 137.42 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 7,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654.29/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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