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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.40 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.40 and 104.08 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.40 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.40 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.40 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 18,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255.63/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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