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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.45, 127.55 and 55.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.45, 127.55 and 55.61 is: 76.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.45 : 127.55 = 55.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.45/127.55 = 55.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.45x = 127.55 × 55.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.45x = 7,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092.14/92.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.72

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