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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.09, 137.83 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.09, 137.83 and 74.92 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.09 : 137.83 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.09/137.83 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.09x = 137.83 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.09x = 10,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326.22/92.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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