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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 177.24 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 177.24 and 126.44 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 177.24 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/177.24 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 177.24 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 22,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410.23/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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