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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.21, 175.55 and 68.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.21, 175.55 and 68.99 is: 95.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.21 : 175.55 = 68.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.21/175.55 = 68.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.21x = 175.55 × 68.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.21x = 12,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,111.63/127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.21

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