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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 175.37 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 175.37 and 68.86 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 175.37 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/175.37 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 175.37 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 12,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075.20/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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