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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 127.14 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 127.14 and 55.32 is: 76.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 127.14 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/127.14 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 127.14 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 7,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033.38/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.30

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