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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 175.53 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 175.53 and 68.98 is: 95.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 175.53 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/175.53 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 175.53 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 12,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,107.42/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.19

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