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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 127.20 and 55.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 127.20 and 55.35 is: 76.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 127.20 = 55.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/127.20 = 55.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 127.20 × 55.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 7,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.26/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.35

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