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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 127.93 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 127.93 and 55.89 is: 77.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 127.93 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/127.93 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 127.93 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 7,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149.97/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.13

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