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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.97, 175.44 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.97, 175.44 and 92.11 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.97 : 175.44 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.97/175.44 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.97x = 175.44 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.97x = 16,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,159.78/126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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