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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.63 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.63 and 92.36 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.63 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.63 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.63 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 16,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221.19/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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