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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 174.29 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 174.29 and 125.28 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 174.29 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/174.29 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 174.29 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 21,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834.42/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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