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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.90, 137.96 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.90, 137.96 and 74.58 is: 111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.90 : 137.96 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.90/137.96 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.90x = 137.96 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.90x = 10,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289.06/91.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.96

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