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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 128.02 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 128.02 and 74.52 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 128.02 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/128.02 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 128.02 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 9,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,540.05/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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