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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.02, 174.96 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.02, 174.96 and 119.90 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.02 : 174.96 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.02/174.96 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.02x = 174.96 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.02x = 20,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,976.83/127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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