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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.20, 136.72 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.20, 136.72 and 74.12 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.20 : 136.72 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.20/136.72 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.20x = 136.72 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.20x = 10,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133.69/91.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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