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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 175.38 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 175.38 and 92.44 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 175.38 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/175.38 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 175.38 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 16,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212.13/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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