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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 175.26 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 175.26 and 93.89 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 175.26 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/175.26 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 175.26 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 16,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.95/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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