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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 175.92 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 175.92 and 108.86 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 175.92 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/175.92 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 175.92 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 19,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,150.97/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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