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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 127.11 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 127.11 and 55.27 is: 76.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 127.11 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/127.11 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 127.11 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 7,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025.37/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.25

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