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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.38, 136.88 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.38, 136.88 and 74.32 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.38 : 136.88 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.38/136.88 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.38x = 136.88 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.38x = 10,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172.92/91.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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