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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 175.29 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 175.29 and 74.60 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 175.29 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/175.29 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 175.29 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 13,076.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,076.63/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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