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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 176.07 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 176.07 and 103.04 is: 142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 176.07 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/176.07 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 176.07 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 18,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142.25/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.24

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