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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 127.41 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 127.41 and 74.95 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 127.41 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/127.41 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 127.41 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 9,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549.38/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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