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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 126.90 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 126.90 and 73.71 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 126.90 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/126.90 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 126.90 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 9,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,353.80/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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