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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 138.57 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 138.57 and 74.26 is: 111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 138.57 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/138.57 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 138.57 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 10,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290.21/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.26

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