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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.65, 176.21 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.65, 176.21 and 94.58 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.65 : 176.21 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.65/176.21 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.65x = 176.21 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.65x = 16,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665.94/127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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