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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.15, 127.14 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.15, 127.14 and 55.31 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.15 : 127.14 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.15/127.14 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.15x = 127.14 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.15x = 7,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032.11/92.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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