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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 175.89 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 175.89 and 94.78 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 175.89 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/175.89 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 175.89 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 16,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,670.85/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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