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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.44, 138.48 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.44, 138.48 and 73.22 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.44 : 138.48 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.44/138.48 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.44x = 138.48 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.44x = 10,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138.54/92.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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