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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 127.83 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 127.83 and 75.09 is: 103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 127.83 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/127.83 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 127.83 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 9,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598.75/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.51

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