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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 176.22 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 176.22 and 94.85 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 176.22 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/176.22 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 176.22 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 16,714.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714.91/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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