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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.84, 137.69 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.84, 137.69 and 37 is: 55.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.84 : 137.69 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.84/137.69 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.84x = 137.69 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.84x = 5,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094.53/91.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.47

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