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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 175.95 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 175.95 and 69.29 is: 95.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 175.95 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/175.95 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 175.95 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 12,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190.70/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.61

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