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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.93, 137.88 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.93, 137.88 and 37.10 is: 55.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.93 : 137.88 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.93/137.88 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.93x = 137.88 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.93x = 5,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114.66/91.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.64

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