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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 175.29 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 175.29 and 126.88 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 175.29 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/175.29 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 175.29 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 22,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240.80/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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