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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.83, 128.02 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.83, 128.02 and 74.40 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.83 : 128.02 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.83/128.02 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.83x = 128.02 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.83x = 9,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524.32/92.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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