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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 127.69 and 53.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 127.69 and 53.73 is: 74.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 127.69 = 53.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/127.69 = 53.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 127.69 × 53.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 6,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,860.65/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.14

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