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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 127.56 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 127.56 and 74.76 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 127.56 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/127.56 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 127.56 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 9,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,536.39/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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