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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 175.22 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 175.22 and 92.10 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 175.22 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/175.22 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 175.22 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 16,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137.76/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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