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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.84, 137.78 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.84, 137.78 and 55.84 is: 83.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.84 : 137.78 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.84/137.78 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.84x = 137.78 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.84x = 7,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693.64/91.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.77

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