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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 137.65 and 53.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 137.65 and 53.35 is: 79.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 137.65 = 53.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/137.65 = 53.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 137.65 × 53.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 7,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343.63/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.95

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