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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 138.88 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 138.88 and 74.56 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 138.88 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/138.88 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 138.88 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 10,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354.89/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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