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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.15 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.15 and 74.19 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.15 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.15 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.15 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 10,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,249.35/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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