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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 175.42 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 175.42 and 85.70 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 175.42 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/175.42 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 175.42 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 15,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033.49/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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