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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 175.72 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 175.72 and 69.12 is: 95.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 175.72 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/175.72 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 175.72 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 12,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,145.85/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.38

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