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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 175.53 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 175.53 and 94.56 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 175.53 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/175.53 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 175.53 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 16,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598.12/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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