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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 175.44 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 175.44 and 94.09 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 175.44 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/175.44 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 175.44 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 16,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507.82/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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