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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 127.55 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 127.55 and 64.86 is: 89.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 127.55 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/127.55 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 127.55 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 8,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,273.29/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.40

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