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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 127.96 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 127.96 and 73.14 is: 100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 127.96 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/127.96 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 127.96 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 9,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,358.99/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.87

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