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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 175.80 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 175.80 and 107.96 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 175.80 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/175.80 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 175.80 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 18,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,978.89/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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