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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.07, 174.26 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.07, 174.26 and 126.47 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.07 : 174.26 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.07/174.26 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.07x = 174.26 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.07x = 22,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037.16/127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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