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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 127.68 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 127.68 and 74.15 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 127.68 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/127.68 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 127.68 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 9,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466.83/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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