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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.60, 137 and 74.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.60, 137 and 74.17 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.60 : 137 = 74.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.60/137 = 74.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.60x = 137 × 74.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.60x = 10,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,161.29/91.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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