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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 138.58 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 138.58 and 73.27 is: 109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 138.58 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/138.58 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 138.58 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 10,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,153.76/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.79

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