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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.53, 127.73 and 63.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.53, 127.73 and 63.57 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.53 : 127.73 = 63.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.53/127.73 = 63.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.53x = 127.73 × 63.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.53x = 8,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,119.80/92.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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