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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.21, 175.29 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.21, 175.29 and 107.47 is: 148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.21 : 175.29 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.21/175.29 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.21x = 175.29 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.21x = 18,838.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,838.42/127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.09

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