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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.96, 126.97 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.96, 126.97 and 74.54 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.96 : 126.97 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.96/126.97 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.96x = 126.97 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.96x = 9,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,464.47/91.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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