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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 127.69 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 127.69 and 74.13 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 127.69 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/127.69 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 127.69 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 9,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,465.66/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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