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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 138.71 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 138.71 and 73.21 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 138.71 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/138.71 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 138.71 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 10,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154.96/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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