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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.70, 176.16 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.70, 176.16 and 109.28 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.70 : 176.16 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.70/176.16 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.70x = 176.16 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.70x = 19,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,250.76/127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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