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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.40, 175.74 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.40, 175.74 and 92.39 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.40 : 175.74 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.40/175.74 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.40x = 175.74 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.40x = 16,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,236.62/127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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