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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 127.54 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 127.54 and 66.60 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 127.54 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/127.54 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 127.54 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 8,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,494.16/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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