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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 176.16 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 176.16 and 104.44 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 176.16 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/176.16 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 176.16 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 18,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397.01/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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