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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 127.90 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 127.90 and 66.47 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 127.90 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/127.90 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 127.90 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 8,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501.30/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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