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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 137.87 and 55.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 137.87 and 55.90 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 137.87 = 55.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/137.87 = 55.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 137.87 × 55.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 7,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706.93/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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