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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 175.76 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 175.76 and 74.90 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 175.76 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/175.76 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 175.76 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 13,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.42/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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