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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 176.18 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 176.18 and 106.92 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 176.18 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/176.18 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 176.18 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 18,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836.63/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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