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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 138.09 and 55.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 138.09 and 55.45 is: 83.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 138.09 = 55.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/138.09 = 55.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 138.09 × 55.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 7,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657.16/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.30

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