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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 138.91 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 138.91 and 73.58 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 138.91 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/138.91 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 138.91 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 10,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220.12/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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