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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 138.26 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 138.26 and 73.99 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 138.26 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/138.26 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 138.26 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 10,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,229.80/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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