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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 175.44 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 175.44 and 107.56 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 175.44 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/175.44 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 175.44 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 18,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870.33/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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