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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 176.04 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 176.04 and 92.59 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 176.04 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/176.04 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 176.04 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 16,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299.18/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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