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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 176.13 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 176.13 and 104.46 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 176.13 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/176.13 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 176.13 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 18,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398.54/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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