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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.60, 175.78 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.60, 175.78 and 94.76 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.60 : 175.78 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.60/175.78 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.60x = 175.78 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.60x = 16,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,656.91/127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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