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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 175.95 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 175.95 and 94.77 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 175.95 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/175.95 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 175.95 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 16,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674.78/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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