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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 127.98 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 127.98 and 73.38 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 127.98 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/127.98 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 127.98 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 9,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391.17/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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