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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 127.90 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 127.90 and 74.32 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 127.90 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/127.90 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 127.90 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 9,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505.53/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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