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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.59 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.59 and 106.62 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.59 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.59 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.59 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 18,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,720.37/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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