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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 176.03 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 176.03 and 126.18 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 176.03 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/176.03 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 176.03 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 22,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210.59/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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