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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 127.61 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 127.61 and 55.64 is: 76.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 127.61 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/127.61 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 127.61 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 7,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100.08/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.76

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