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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 127.83 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 127.83 and 73.34 is: 101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 127.83 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/127.83 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 127.83 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 9,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,375.05/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.05

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