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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 127.16 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 127.16 and 73.61 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 127.16 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/127.16 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 127.16 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 9,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359.24/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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