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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.47, 175.97 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.47, 175.97 and 94.67 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.47 : 175.97 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.47/175.97 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.47x = 175.97 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.47x = 16,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657.73/127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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