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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 175.26 and 85.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 175.26 and 85.57 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 175.26 = 85.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/175.26 = 85.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 175.26 × 85.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 14,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997.00/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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