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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.21, 175.42 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.21, 175.42 and 92.47 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.21 : 175.42 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.21/175.42 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.21x = 175.42 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.21x = 16,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221.09/127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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