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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 176.43 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 176.43 and 94.94 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 176.43 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/176.43 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 176.43 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 16,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749.38/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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