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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.99, 137.85 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.99, 137.85 and 55.81 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.99 : 137.85 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.99/137.85 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.99x = 137.85 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.99x = 7,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693.41/91.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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