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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 126.93 and 55.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 126.93 and 55.15 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 126.93 = 55.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/126.93 = 55.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 126.93 × 55.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 7,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000.19/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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