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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.24, 125.64 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.24, 125.64 and 72.74 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.24 : 125.64 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.24/125.64 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.24x = 125.64 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.24x = 9,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139.05/91.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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