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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 175.63 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 175.63 and 105.14 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 175.63 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/175.63 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 175.63 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 18,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,465.74/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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