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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.75, 175.89 and 107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.75, 175.89 and 107.95 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.75 : 175.89 = 107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.75/175.89 = 107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.75x = 175.89 × 107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.75x = 18,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987.33/127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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