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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 175.70 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 175.70 and 125.51 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 175.70 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/175.70 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 175.70 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 22,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052.11/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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