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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.33, 127.33 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.33, 127.33 and 73.90 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.33 : 127.33 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.33/127.33 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.33x = 127.33 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.33x = 9,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409.18/92.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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