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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 175.62 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 175.62 and 125.56 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 175.62 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/175.62 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 175.62 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 22,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050.85/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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