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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 127.53 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 127.53 and 66.20 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 127.53 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/127.53 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 127.53 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 8,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441.85/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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