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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.31, 175.50 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.31, 175.50 and 102.74 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.31 : 175.50 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.31/175.50 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.31x = 175.50 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.31x = 18,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029.99/127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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