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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 176.40 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 176.40 and 105.65 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 176.40 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/176.40 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 176.40 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 18,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635.78/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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