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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 127.92 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 127.92 and 73.30 is: 101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 127.92 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/127.92 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 127.92 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 9,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376.54/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.11

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