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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.87, 139.03 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.87, 139.03 and 74.64 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.87 : 139.03 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.87/139.03 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.87x = 139.03 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.87x = 10,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,377.01/92.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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