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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 127.78 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 127.78 and 74.23 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 127.78 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/127.78 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 127.78 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 9,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,484.60/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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