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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 176.04 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 176.04 and 102.76 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 176.04 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/176.04 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 176.04 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 18,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089.87/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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