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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 175.77 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 175.77 and 74.92 is: 103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 175.77 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/175.77 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 175.77 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 13,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168.25/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.37

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