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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 126.78 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 126.78 and 55.04 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 126.78 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/126.78 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 126.78 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 6,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,977.97/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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