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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.51, 127.77 and 75.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.51, 127.77 and 75.05 is: 103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.51 : 127.77 = 75.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.51/127.77 = 75.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.51x = 127.77 × 75.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.51x = 9,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,588.50/92.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.65

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