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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.17, 136.86 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.17, 136.86 and 74.94 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.17 : 136.86 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.17/136.86 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.17x = 136.86 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.17x = 10,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,256.29/91.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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