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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 175.35 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 175.35 and 102.52 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 175.35 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/175.35 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 175.35 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 17,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.88/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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