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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.80, 127.76 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.80, 127.76 and 73.44 is: 101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.80 : 127.76 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.80/127.76 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.80x = 127.76 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.80x = 9,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,382.69/92.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.11

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