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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 175.55 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 175.55 and 125.04 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 175.55 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/175.55 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 175.55 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 21,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,950.15/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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