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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 175.64 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 175.64 and 94.77 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 175.64 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/175.64 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 175.64 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 16,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,644.93/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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