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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.91, 126.40 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.91, 126.40 and 73.46 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.91 : 126.40 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.91/126.40 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.91x = 126.40 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.91x = 9,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,284.34/91.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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