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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 175.88 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 175.88 and 94.86 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 175.88 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/175.88 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 175.88 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 16,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,683.98/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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