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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 127.12 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 127.12 and 55.32 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 127.12 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/127.12 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 127.12 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 7,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032.28/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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