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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 175.25 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 175.25 and 85.59 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 175.25 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/175.25 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 175.25 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 14,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999.37/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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