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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.53, 127.66 and 63.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.53, 127.66 and 63.51 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.53 : 127.66 = 63.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.53/127.66 = 63.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.53x = 127.66 × 63.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.53x = 8,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107.69/92.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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