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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.47, 137.26 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.47, 137.26 and 68.72 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.47 : 137.26 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.47/137.26 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.47x = 137.26 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.47x = 9,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,432.78/91.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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