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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 175.86 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 175.86 and 126.54 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 175.86 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/175.86 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 175.86 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 22,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,253.32/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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