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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 127.60 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 127.60 and 74.10 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 127.60 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/127.60 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 127.60 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 9,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455.16/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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