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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 175.02 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 175.02 and 119.96 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 175.02 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/175.02 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 175.02 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 20,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,995.40/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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