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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.70, 137.35 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.70, 137.35 and 74.27 is: 111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.70 : 137.35 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.70/137.35 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.70x = 137.35 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.70x = 10,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,199.93/91.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.24

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