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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 137.97 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 137.97 and 55.43 is: 83.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 137.97 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/137.97 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 137.97 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 7,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646.99/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.14

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