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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 127.65 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 127.65 and 55.68 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 127.65 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/127.65 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 127.65 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 7,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107.55/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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