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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.99, 126.98 and 55.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.99, 126.98 and 55.15 is: 76.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.99 : 126.98 = 55.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.99/126.98 = 55.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.99x = 126.98 × 55.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.99x = 7,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002.95/91.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.13

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