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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 137.84 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 137.84 and 55.87 is: 83.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 137.84 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/137.84 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 137.84 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 7,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700.50/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.84

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