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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.47, 137.28 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.47, 137.28 and 73.65 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.47 : 137.28 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.47/137.28 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.47x = 137.28 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.47x = 10,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,111.05/91.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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