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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.06, 175.19 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.06, 175.19 and 87.65 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.06 : 175.19 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.06/175.19 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.06x = 175.19 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.06x = 15,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355.40/127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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