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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 176.03 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 176.03 and 94.31 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 176.03 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/176.03 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 176.03 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 16,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602.07/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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