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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 175.55 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 175.55 and 74.73 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 175.55 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/175.55 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 175.55 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 13,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,118.85/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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