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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.51, 127.51 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.51, 127.51 and 66.30 is: 91.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.51 : 127.51 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.51/127.51 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.51x = 127.51 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.51x = 8,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,453.75/92.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.38

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