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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 175.43 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 175.43 and 102.60 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 175.43 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/175.43 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 175.43 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 17,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999.12/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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