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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.02, 127.02 and 55.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.02, 127.02 and 55.21 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.02 : 127.02 = 55.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.02/127.02 = 55.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.02x = 127.02 × 55.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.02x = 7,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.66/92.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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