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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 138.90 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 138.90 and 73.34 is: 109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 138.90 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/138.90 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 138.90 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 10,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,186.56/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.91

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