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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 138.37 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 138.37 and 74.97 is: 112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 138.37 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/138.37 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 138.37 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 10,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372.53/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.26

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