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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 176.75 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 176.75 and 92.93 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 176.75 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/176.75 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 176.75 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 16,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425.35/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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