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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 128.08 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 128.08 and 74.42 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 128.08 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/128.08 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 128.08 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 9,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531.65/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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