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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.81, 176.55 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.81, 176.55 and 103.34 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.81 : 176.55 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.81/176.55 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.81x = 176.55 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.81x = 18,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.73/127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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