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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.33, 138.24 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.33, 138.24 and 73.96 is: 110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.33 : 138.24 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.33/138.24 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.33x = 138.24 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.33x = 10,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,224.16/92.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.74

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