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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 126.96 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 126.96 and 55.12 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 126.96 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/126.96 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 126.96 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 6,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,998.04/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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