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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.73, 176.33 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.73, 176.33 and 101.46 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.73 : 176.33 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.73/176.33 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.73x = 176.33 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.73x = 17,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,890.70/127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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