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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.30, 175.75 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.30, 175.75 and 104.04 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.30 : 175.75 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.30/175.75 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.30x = 175.75 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.30x = 18,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284.33/127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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