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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.48, 175.70 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.48, 175.70 and 104.12 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.48 : 175.70 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.48/175.70 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.48x = 175.70 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.48x = 18,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,293.88/127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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