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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 176.09 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 176.09 and 108.12 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 176.09 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/176.09 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 176.09 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 19,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,038.85/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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