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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 190.56 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 190.56 and 92.88 is: 139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 190.56 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/190.56 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 190.56 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 17,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699.21/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.18

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