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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 175.63 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 175.63 and 92.42 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 175.63 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/175.63 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 175.63 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 16,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,230.38/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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