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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 137.85 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 137.85 and 74.92 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 137.85 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/137.85 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 137.85 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 10,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326.66/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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