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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 137.95 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 137.95 and 74.95 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 137.95 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/137.95 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 137.95 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 10,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,339.35/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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