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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.84, 137.56 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.84, 137.56 and 74.64 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.84 : 137.56 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.84/137.56 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.84x = 137.56 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.84x = 10,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267.48/91.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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