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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 175.68 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 175.68 and 108.95 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 175.68 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/175.68 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 175.68 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 19,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139.46/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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