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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 175.30 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 175.30 and 68.81 is: 94.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 175.30 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/175.30 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 175.30 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 12,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,061.61/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.95

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