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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 175.41 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 175.41 and 92.27 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 175.41 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/175.41 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 175.41 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 16,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185.52/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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