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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 175.21 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 175.21 and 108.46 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 175.21 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/175.21 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 175.21 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 19,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003.28/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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