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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 175.94 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 175.94 and 119.94 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 175.94 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/175.94 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 175.94 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 21,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102.24/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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