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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 175.89 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 175.89 and 127.35 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 175.89 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/175.89 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 175.89 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 22,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399.59/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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