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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 174.97 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 174.97 and 108.59 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 174.97 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/174.97 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 174.97 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 18,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,999.99/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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