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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 175.32 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 175.32 and 105.48 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 175.32 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/175.32 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 175.32 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 18,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492.75/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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