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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 176.28 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 176.28 and 109.38 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 176.28 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/176.28 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 176.28 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 19,281.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281.51/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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