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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.37 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.37 and 74.67 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.37 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.37 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.37 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 13,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,093.85/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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