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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.19, 127.22 and 55.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.19, 127.22 and 55.35 is: 76.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.19 : 127.22 = 55.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.19/127.22 = 55.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.19x = 127.22 × 55.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.19x = 7,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041.35/92.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.38

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