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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.97, 128.31 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.97, 128.31 and 74.68 is: 103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.97 : 128.31 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.97/128.31 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.97x = 128.31 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.97x = 9,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582.19/92.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.07

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