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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 127.90 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 127.90 and 72.02 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 127.90 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/127.90 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 127.90 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 9,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211.36/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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