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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.26 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.26 and 73.97 is: 110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.26 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.26 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.26 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 10,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,226.03/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.74

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