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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 175.39 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 175.39 and 92.13 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 175.39 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/175.39 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 175.39 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 16,157.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157.79/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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