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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 128.29 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 128.29 and 73.26 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 128.29 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/128.29 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 128.29 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 9,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398.53/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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