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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.95, 137.74 and 53.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.95, 137.74 and 53.32 is: 79.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.95 : 137.74 = 53.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.95/137.74 = 53.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.95x = 137.74 × 53.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.95x = 7,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343.47/91.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.87

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