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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 127.55 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 127.55 and 66.22 is: 91.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 127.55 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/127.55 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 127.55 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 8,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446.36/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.31

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