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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 175.58 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 175.58 and 85.72 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 175.58 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/175.58 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 175.58 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 15,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049.85/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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