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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 138.74 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 138.74 and 84.74 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 138.74 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/138.74 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 138.74 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 11,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,755.71/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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