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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.26 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.26 and 93.88 is: 129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.26 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.26 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.26 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 16,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,453.41/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.43

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