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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 127.86 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 127.86 and 74.11 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 127.86 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/127.86 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 127.86 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 9,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,475.70/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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