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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 175.77 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 175.77 and 94.90 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 175.77 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/175.77 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 175.77 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 16,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680.57/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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