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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 176.06 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 176.06 and 120.07 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 176.06 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/176.06 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 176.06 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 21,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,139.52/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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