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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.60, 175.92 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.60, 175.92 and 108.16 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.60 : 175.92 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.60/175.92 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.60x = 175.92 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.60x = 19,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027.51/127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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