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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 126.90 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 126.90 and 74.59 is: 102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 126.90 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/126.90 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 126.90 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 9,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,465.15/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.73

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