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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.31, 127.39 and 55.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.31, 127.39 and 55.45 is: 76.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.31 : 127.39 = 55.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.31/127.39 = 55.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.31x = 127.39 × 55.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.31x = 7,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063.78/92.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.52

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