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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.82, 175.26 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.82, 175.26 and 92.04 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.82 : 175.26 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.82/175.26 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.82x = 175.26 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.82x = 16,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,130.62/126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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