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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 175.41 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 175.41 and 74.65 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 175.41 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/175.41 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 175.41 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 13,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,094.36/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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