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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 261.96 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 261.96 and 127.04 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 261.96 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/261.96 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 261.96 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 33,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279.40/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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