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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 127.29 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 127.29 and 73.70 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 127.29 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/127.29 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 127.29 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 9,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380.27/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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