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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 127.20 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 127.20 and 73.80 is: 101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 127.20 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/127.20 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 127.20 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 9,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,387.36/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.73

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