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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.64 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.64 and 121.55 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.64 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.64 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.64 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 21,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,347.56/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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