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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 137.70 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 137.70 and 73.80 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 137.70 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/137.70 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 137.70 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 10,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162.26/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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