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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.83, 138.97 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.83, 138.97 and 74.65 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.83 : 138.97 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.83/138.97 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.83x = 138.97 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.83x = 10,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,374.11/92.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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