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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 175.98 and 69.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 175.98 and 69.31 is: 95.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 175.98 = 69.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/175.98 = 69.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 175.98 × 69.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 12,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,196.87/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.64

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