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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 175.32 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 175.32 and 93.94 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 175.32 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/175.32 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 175.32 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 16,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469.56/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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