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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 175.41 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 175.41 and 108.70 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 175.41 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/175.41 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 175.41 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 19,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,067.07/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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