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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.95, 139.18 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.95, 139.18 and 74.58 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.95 : 139.18 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.95/139.18 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.95x = 139.18 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.95x = 10,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380.04/92.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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