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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.97, 176.34 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.97, 176.34 and 92.87 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.97 : 176.34 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.97/176.34 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.97x = 176.34 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.97x = 16,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376.70/127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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