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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 127.65 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 127.65 and 53.70 is: 74.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 127.65 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/127.65 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 127.65 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 6,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,854.81/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.11

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