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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.00, 126.95 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.00, 126.95 and 55.16 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.00 : 126.95 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.00/126.95 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.00x = 126.95 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.00x = 7,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001.65/92.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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