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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 127.35 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 127.35 and 55.42 is: 76.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 127.35 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/127.35 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 127.35 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 7,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057.42/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.50

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