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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 262.92 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 262.92 and 127.12 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 262.92 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/262.92 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 262.92 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 33,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422.39/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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