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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 127.92 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 127.92 and 55.87 is: 77.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 127.92 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/127.92 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 127.92 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 7,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146.94/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.11

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