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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 174.49 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 174.49 and 106.24 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 174.49 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/174.49 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 174.49 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 18,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537.82/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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