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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 137.72 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 137.72 and 71.44 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 137.72 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/137.72 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 137.72 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 9,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838.72/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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