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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 175.26 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 175.26 and 103.71 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 175.26 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/175.26 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 175.26 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 18,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176.21/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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