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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 175.43 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 175.43 and 106.35 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 175.43 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/175.43 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 175.43 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 18,656.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,656.98/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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