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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 175.23 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 175.23 and 85.73 is: 118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 175.23 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/175.23 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 175.23 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 15,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021.59/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.12

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