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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 127.64 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 127.64 and 74.05 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 127.64 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/127.64 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 127.64 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 9,451.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451.61/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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