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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 125.55 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 125.55 and 92.70 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 125.55 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/125.55 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 125.55 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 11,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,638.49/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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