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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 138.93 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 138.93 and 73.35 is: 110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 138.93 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/138.93 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 138.93 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 10,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,190.52/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.11

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