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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 137.36 and 70.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 137.36 and 70.40 is: 105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 137.36 = 70.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/137.36 = 70.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 137.36 × 70.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 9,670.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670.14/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.39

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