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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.42, 138.45 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.42, 138.45 and 74.18 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.42 : 138.45 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.42/138.45 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.42x = 138.45 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.42x = 10,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270.57/92.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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