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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.01, 174.75 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.01, 174.75 and 126.74 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.01 : 174.75 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.01/174.75 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.01x = 174.75 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.01x = 22,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147.82/127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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