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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 127.65 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 127.65 and 61.45 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 127.65 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/127.65 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 127.65 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 7,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843.83/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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