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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.27, 127.45 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.27, 127.45 and 74.81 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.27 : 127.45 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.27/127.45 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.27x = 127.45 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.27x = 9,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,534.23/92.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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