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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 138.90 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 138.90 and 74.46 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 138.90 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/138.90 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 138.90 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 10,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342.49/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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