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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 174.82 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 174.82 and 103.86 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 174.82 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/174.82 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 174.82 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 18,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,156.29/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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