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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.48, 137.19 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.48, 137.19 and 74.29 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.48 : 137.19 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.48/137.19 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.48x = 137.19 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.48x = 10,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,191.85/91.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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