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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.95, 175.08 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.95, 175.08 and 92.21 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.95 : 175.08 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.95/175.08 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.95x = 175.08 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.95x = 16,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.13/126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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