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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.72 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.72 and 73.18 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.72 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.72 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.72 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 9,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,346.55/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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