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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 127.80 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 127.80 and 61.55 is: 84.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 127.80 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/127.80 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 127.80 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 7,865.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865.45/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.90

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