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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.64, 126.48 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.64, 126.48 and 74.12 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.64 : 126.48 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.64/126.48 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.64x = 126.48 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.64x = 9,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,374.70/91.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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