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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 127.24 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 127.24 and 73.84 is: 101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 127.24 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/127.24 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 127.24 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 9,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,395.40/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.86

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