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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 175.48 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 175.48 and 68.94 is: 95.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 175.48 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/175.48 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 175.48 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 12,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098.11/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.14

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