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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.59 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.59 and 107.61 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.59 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.59 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.59 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 18,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,895.24/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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