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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 175.92 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 175.92 and 92.04 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 175.92 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/175.92 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 175.92 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 16,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191.68/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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