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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 175.93 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 175.93 and 75.04 is: 103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 175.93 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/175.93 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 175.93 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 13,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200.91/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.54

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