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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.96, 127.10 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.96, 127.10 and 73.51 is: 101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.96 : 127.10 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.96/127.10 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.96x = 127.10 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.96x = 9,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343.12/91.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.60

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