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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 176.10 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 176.10 and 121.13 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 176.10 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/176.10 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 176.10 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 21,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330.11/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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