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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 126.90 and 55.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 126.90 and 55.15 is: 76.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 126.90 = 55.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/126.90 = 55.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 126.90 × 55.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 6,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,998.54/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.06

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