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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.58, 137.10 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.58, 137.10 and 72.19 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.58 : 137.10 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.58/137.10 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.58x = 137.10 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.58x = 9,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,896.56/91.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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