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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 175.73 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 175.73 and 119.73 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 175.73 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/175.73 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 175.73 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 21,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039.55/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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