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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 175.45 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 175.45 and 68.92 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 175.45 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/175.45 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 175.45 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 12,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.32/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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