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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.83, 126.68 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.83, 126.68 and 74.31 is: 102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.83 : 126.68 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.83/126.68 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.83x = 126.68 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.83x = 9,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,413.59/91.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.51

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