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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 175.32 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 175.32 and 108.60 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 175.32 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/175.32 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 175.32 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 19,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039.75/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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