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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 175.48 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 175.48 and 79.94 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 175.48 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/175.48 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 175.48 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 14,028.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,028.11/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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