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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 127.44 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 127.44 and 54.99 is: 75.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 127.44 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/127.44 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 127.44 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 7,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007.93/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.89

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