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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 175.57 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 175.57 and 105.17 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 175.57 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/175.57 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 175.57 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 18,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,463.56/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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