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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 138.72 and 73.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 138.72 and 73.45 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 138.72 = 73.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/138.72 = 73.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 138.72 × 73.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 10,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,188.98/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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