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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 137.49 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 137.49 and 73.88 is: 110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 137.49 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/137.49 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 137.49 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 10,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157.76/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.41

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