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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 127.44 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 127.44 and 53.54 is: 73.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 127.44 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/127.44 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 127.44 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 6,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823.14/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.89

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