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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.06, 175.35 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.06, 175.35 and 118.42 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.06 : 175.35 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.06/175.35 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.06x = 175.35 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.06x = 20,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764.95/127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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