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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 189.85 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 189.85 and 92.56 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 189.85 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/189.85 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 189.85 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 17,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572.52/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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