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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 175.55 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 175.55 and 74.74 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 175.55 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/175.55 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 175.55 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 13,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,119.79/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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