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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 127.95 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 127.95 and 55.89 is: 77.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 127.95 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/127.95 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 127.95 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 7,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151.13/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.11

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