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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.57, 175.94 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.57, 175.94 and 107.94 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.57 : 175.94 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.57/175.94 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.57x = 175.94 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.57x = 18,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990.42/127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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