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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 176.17 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 176.17 and 104.44 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 176.17 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/176.17 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 176.17 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 18,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.91/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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