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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 175 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 175 and 102.56 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 175 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/175 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 175 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 17,948
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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