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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.71, 137.22 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.71, 137.22 and 74.63 is: 111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.71 : 137.22 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.71/137.22 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.71x = 137.22 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.71x = 10,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240.73/91.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.66

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