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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.52, 137.04 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.52, 137.04 and 74.21 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.52 : 137.04 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.52/137.04 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.52x = 137.04 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.52x = 10,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,169.05/91.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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