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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.26 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.26 and 92.86 is: 139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.26 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.26 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.26 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 17,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,760.40/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.17

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