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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 175.65 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 175.65 and 106.41 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 175.65 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/175.65 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 175.65 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 18,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,690.92/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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