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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.65, 137.59 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.65, 137.59 and 72.46 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.65 : 137.59 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.65/137.59 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.65x = 137.59 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.65x = 9,969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969.07/91.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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