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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.74, 146.68 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.74, 146.68 and 91.76 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.74 : 146.68 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.74/146.68 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.74x = 146.68 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.74x = 13,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,458.90/97.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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