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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 126.73 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 126.73 and 55.01 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 126.73 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/126.73 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 126.73 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 6,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,971.14/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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