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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.72, 126.66 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.72, 126.66 and 74.44 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.72 : 126.66 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.72/126.66 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.72x = 126.66 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.72x = 9,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428.57/91.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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