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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.35 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.35 and 92.82 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.35 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.35 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.35 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 17,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,668.29/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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