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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 176.43 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 176.43 and 92.89 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 176.43 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/176.43 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 176.43 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 16,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,388.58/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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