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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 175.98 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 175.98 and 105.78 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 175.98 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/175.98 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 175.98 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 18,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615.16/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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