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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 127.93 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 127.93 and 66.51 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 127.93 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/127.93 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 127.93 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 8,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,508.62/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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