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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 127.92 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 127.92 and 55.89 is: 77.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 127.92 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/127.92 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 127.92 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 7,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149.45/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.12

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