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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 176.07 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 176.07 and 101.68 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 176.07 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/176.07 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 176.07 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 17,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902.55/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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