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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 127.12 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 127.12 and 73.68 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 127.12 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/127.12 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 127.12 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 9,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,366.20/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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