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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.48, 137.08 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.48, 137.08 and 72.27 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.48 : 137.08 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.48/137.08 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.48x = 137.08 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.48x = 9,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,906.77/91.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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