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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 137.12 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 137.12 and 68.74 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 137.12 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/137.12 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 137.12 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 9,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425.63/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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