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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.35, 125.91 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.35, 125.91 and 73.80 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.35 : 125.91 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.35/125.91 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.35x = 125.91 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.35x = 9,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,292.16/91.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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