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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 127.35 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 127.35 and 74.85 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 127.35 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/127.35 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 127.35 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 9,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531.14/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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