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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.84, 137.77 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.84, 137.77 and 56 is: 84.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.84 : 137.77 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.84/137.77 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.84x = 137.77 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.84x = 7,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715.12/91.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.01

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