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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 175.14 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 175.14 and 92.01 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 175.14 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/175.14 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 175.14 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 16,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114.63/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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