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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.45, 176.02 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.45, 176.02 and 125.74 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.45 : 176.02 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.45/176.02 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.45x = 176.02 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.45x = 22,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132.66/127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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