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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.56, 127.74 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.56, 127.74 and 55.74 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.56 : 127.74 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.56/127.74 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.56x = 127.74 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.56x = 7,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120.23/92.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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