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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 175.41 and 68.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 175.41 and 68.89 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 175.41 = 68.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/175.41 = 68.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 175.41 × 68.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 12,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,084.30/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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