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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.53, 127.74 and 64.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.53, 127.74 and 64.92 is: 89.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.53 : 127.74 = 64.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.53/127.74 = 64.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.53x = 127.74 × 64.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.53x = 8,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292.88/92.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.62

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