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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.42, 175.58 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.42, 175.58 and 94.60 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.42 : 175.58 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.42/175.58 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.42x = 175.58 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.42x = 16,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609.87/127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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