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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.46, 127.50 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.46, 127.50 and 74.02 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.46 : 127.50 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.46/127.50 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.46x = 127.50 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.46x = 9,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437.55/92.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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