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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 139.01 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 139.01 and 74.50 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 139.01 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/139.01 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 139.01 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 10,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356.25/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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