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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.25, 176.79 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.25, 176.79 and 92.73 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.25 : 176.79 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.25/176.79 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.25x = 176.79 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.25x = 16,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,394.75/128.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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