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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 138.40 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 138.40 and 74.41 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 138.40 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/138.40 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 138.40 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 10,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,297.81/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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