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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 126.96 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 126.96 and 55.18 is: 76.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 126.96 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/126.96 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 126.96 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 7,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005.65/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.12

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