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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 176.13 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 176.13 and 106.86 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 176.13 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/176.13 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 176.13 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 18,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,821.25/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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