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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.70, 176.19 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.70, 176.19 and 94.55 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.70 : 176.19 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.70/176.19 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.70x = 176.19 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.70x = 16,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658.76/127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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