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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.31 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.31 and 92.78 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.31 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.31 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.31 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 16,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,358.04/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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