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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 175.92 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 175.92 and 107 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 175.92 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/175.92 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 175.92 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 18,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823.44/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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