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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 175.55 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 175.55 and 105.75 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 175.55 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/175.55 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 175.55 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 18,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563.88/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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