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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 127.13 and 53.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 127.13 and 53.31 is: 73.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 127.13 = 53.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/127.13 = 53.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 127.13 × 53.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 6,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777.30/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.56

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