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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 175.35 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 175.35 and 126.84 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 175.35 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/175.35 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 175.35 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 22,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,241.39/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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