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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 175.75 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 175.75 and 125.55 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 175.75 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/175.75 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 175.75 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 22,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,064.53/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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