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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.89, 137.82 and 53.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.89, 137.82 and 53.34 is: 80.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.89 : 137.82 = 53.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.89/137.82 = 53.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.89x = 137.82 × 53.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.89x = 7,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351.32/91.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.00

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