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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 127.52 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 127.52 and 73.03 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 127.52 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/127.52 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 127.52 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 9,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,312.79/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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