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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.74 and 74.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.74 and 74.87 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.74 = 74.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.74 = 74.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.74 × 74.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 13,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,158.77/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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