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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 175.23 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 175.23 and 103.73 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 175.23 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/175.23 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 175.23 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 18,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176.61/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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