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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 128.23 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 128.23 and 74.54 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 128.23 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/128.23 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 128.23 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 9,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558.40/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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