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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 175.90 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 175.90 and 94.17 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 175.90 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/175.90 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 175.90 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 16,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,564.50/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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