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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 175.47 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 175.47 and 68.93 is: 95.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 175.47 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/175.47 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 175.47 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 12,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095.50/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.13

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