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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 175.28 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 175.28 and 119.82 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 175.28 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/175.28 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 175.28 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 21,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002.05/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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