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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 139.09 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 139.09 and 73.46 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 139.09 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/139.09 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 139.09 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 10,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217.55/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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