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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 138.65 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 138.65 and 74.48 is: 111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 138.65 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/138.65 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 138.65 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 10,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,325.59/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.58

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