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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.71 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.71 and 73.11 is: 109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.71 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.71 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.71 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 10,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,141.09/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.82

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