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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 175.63 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 175.63 and 106.71 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 175.63 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/175.63 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 175.63 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 18,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,741.48/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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