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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 175.81 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 175.81 and 104.18 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 175.81 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/175.81 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 175.81 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 18,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316.15/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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