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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 175.53 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 175.53 and 94.42 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 175.53 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/175.53 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 175.53 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 16,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573.54/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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