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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 190.49 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 190.49 and 92.75 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 190.49 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/190.49 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 190.49 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 17,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666.53/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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