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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 175.46 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 175.46 and 120.20 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 175.46 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/175.46 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 175.46 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 21,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,090.29/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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