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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 137.50 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 137.50 and 74.97 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 137.50 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/137.50 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 137.50 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 10,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308.19/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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