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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 175.82 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 175.82 and 104.04 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 175.82 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/175.82 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 175.82 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 18,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,292.31/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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