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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 138.06 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 138.06 and 73.92 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 138.06 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/138.06 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 138.06 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 10,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,205.40/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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