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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 127.85 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 127.85 and 74.25 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 127.85 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/127.85 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 127.85 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 9,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492.49/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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