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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 138.28 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 138.28 and 74.02 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 138.28 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/138.28 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 138.28 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 10,235.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235.49/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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