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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.06, 175.31 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.06, 175.31 and 74.59 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.06 : 175.31 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.06/175.31 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.06x = 175.31 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.06x = 13,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,075.50/127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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