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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.94, 137.90 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.94, 137.90 and 76.55 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.94 : 137.90 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.94/137.90 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.94x = 137.90 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.94x = 10,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,555.75/91.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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