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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.06, 174.89 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.06, 174.89 and 108.58 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.06 : 174.89 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.06/174.89 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.06x = 174.89 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.06x = 18,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989.56/127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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