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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.69, 175.90 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.69, 175.90 and 108.96 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.69 : 175.90 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.69/175.90 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.69x = 175.90 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.69x = 19,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165.79/127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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