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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 175.96 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 175.96 and 94.48 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 175.96 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/175.96 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 175.96 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 16,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,624.70/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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