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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 127.31 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 127.31 and 73.87 is: 102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 127.31 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/127.31 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 127.31 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 9,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403.70/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.01

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