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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.73, 176.38 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.73, 176.38 and 104.51 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.73 : 176.38 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.73/176.38 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.73x = 176.38 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.73x = 18,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433.65/127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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