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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 176.41 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 176.41 and 92.82 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 176.41 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/176.41 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 176.41 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 16,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373.49/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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