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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.81 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.81 and 94.13 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.81 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.81 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.81 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 16,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547.88/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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