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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 127.51 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 127.51 and 74.10 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 127.51 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/127.51 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 127.51 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 9,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,448.49/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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