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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 137.50 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 137.50 and 55.67 is: 83.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 137.50 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/137.50 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 137.50 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 7,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653.80/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.33

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