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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 177.19 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 177.19 and 126 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 177.19 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/177.19 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 177.19 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 22,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,325.94/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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