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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 127.23 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 127.23 and 54.86 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 127.23 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/127.23 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 127.23 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 6,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979.20/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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