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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 127.96 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 127.96 and 74.08 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 127.96 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/127.96 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 127.96 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 9,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,478.27/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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