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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 175.36 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 175.36 and 120.44 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 175.36 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/175.36 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 175.36 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 21,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120.36/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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