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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 127.94 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 127.94 and 74.31 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 127.94 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/127.94 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 127.94 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 9,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507.22/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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