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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.71, 176.03 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.71, 176.03 and 101.44 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.71 : 176.03 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.71/176.03 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.71x = 176.03 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.71x = 17,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856.48/127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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