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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 175.59 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 175.59 and 92.29 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 175.59 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/175.59 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 175.59 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 16,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205.20/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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