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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 137.52 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 137.52 and 74.66 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 137.52 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/137.52 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 137.52 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 10,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266.56/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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