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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 176.10 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 176.10 and 108.12 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 176.10 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/176.10 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 176.10 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 19,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039.93/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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