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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 127.06 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 127.06 and 73.88 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 127.06 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/127.06 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 127.06 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 9,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,387.19/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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