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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 176.37 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 176.37 and 92.79 is: 127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 176.37 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/176.37 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 176.37 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 16,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,365.37/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.96

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