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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 127.74 and 55.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 127.74 and 55.71 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 127.74 = 55.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/127.74 = 55.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 127.74 × 55.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 7,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,116.40/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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