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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 127.16 and 53.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 127.16 and 53.34 is: 73.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 127.16 = 53.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/127.16 = 53.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 127.16 × 53.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 6,782.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,782.71/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.62

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