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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 128.34 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 128.34 and 73.25 is: 101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 128.34 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/128.34 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 128.34 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 9,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400.26/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.13

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