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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 175.84 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 175.84 and 94.83 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 175.84 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/175.84 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 175.84 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 16,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674.91/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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