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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.57, 175.89 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.57, 175.89 and 101.28 is: 139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.57 : 175.89 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.57/175.89 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.57x = 175.89 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.57x = 17,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813.63/127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.64

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