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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 175.25 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 175.25 and 103.77 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 175.25 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/175.25 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 175.25 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 18,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185.95/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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