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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 127.42 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 127.42 and 74.99 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 127.42 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/127.42 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 127.42 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 9,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555.36/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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