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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 175.52 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 175.52 and 85.75 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 175.52 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/175.52 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 175.52 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 15,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050.62/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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