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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 175.23 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 175.23 and 92.05 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 175.23 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/175.23 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 175.23 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 16,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129.92/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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